The Hitter (DVD)

"The Hitter" (also known as "Superfly") is a 1972 crime drama film directed by Gordon Parks Jr. and is often associated with the blaxploitation genre. The film stars Ron O'Neal in the leading role.

Synopsis:

The film follows Priest, portrayed by Ron O'Neal, a successful and charismatic drug dealer who is looking to retire from his life of crime. He is tired of the dangerous lifestyle and wants to leave the drug trade behind, seeking a way out of the business that has provided him wealth but also put him in constant peril.

Priest’s plan to retire is complicated when he realizes that the drug dealers he works with are not willing to let him go easily. Facing increasing threats and pressure from both the criminal underworld and law enforcement, Priest must navigate a dangerous landscape as he tries to extricate himself from his criminal connections.